Church World Service

The Church World Service (CWS) is a cooperative ministry founded in 1946 and is composed of 35 Protestant, Orthodox, and Anglican denominations and communions. As a Christian nongovernmental organization and in line with the best practices of Christian values, CWS provides services to individuals and communities in crisis around the world. Its mission is to connect Christians with partners to create intercultural and interreligious coalitions aimed at eradicating poverty, hunger, and other social injustices as well as promoting peace in a global context.

CWS offers programs globally that support sustainable grassroots development, disaster relief, and refugee assistance. This organization gives focus to education and advocacy in efforts to raise awareness about hunger-related issues and lend voice to the concerns of its partners and constituents. CWS seeks ...

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